A 73-year-old woman with shingles rash on the trunk presents within 48 hours of onset, moderate pain. Best management?...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with shingles rash on the trunk presents within 48 hours of onset, moderate pain. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Oral aciclovir for 7 days plus analgesia

Answer

Topical aciclovir only

Answer

Oral antibiotics

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Systemic steroids routinely

Answer

No treatment needed

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Herpes zoster